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tactix 8 – Solar Edition

Premium tactical GPS smartwatch

Part Number 010-03407-22

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SOLAR CHARGING

Keep the operation rolling.

MISSION-READY

Customized weight setting to analyze weighted training.

BUILT-IN SPEAKER AND MICROPHONE

BUILT-IN FLASHLIGHT

To help guide your way in low-light conditions.

REACH NEW DEPTHS

With a 40-meter dive rating.

BUILT FOR THE MISSION

Rise above with tactix 8. It’s the ultimate tactical smartwatch, featuring a solar charged display, titanium bezel, sapphire lens and a 40-meter dive rating.

KEEP THE OPERATION ROLLING WITH SOLAR CHARGING

UP TO 48 DAYS OF BATTERY LIFE IN SMARTWATCH MODE¹

BRIGHT, BUILT-IN MULTICOLOR LED FLASHLIGHT

REACH NEW DEPTHS WITH A 40-METER DIVE RATING

SPORT-SPECIFIC STRENGTH WORKOUTS

WHAT YOU'LL LOVE

BUILT TO ENDURE

This advanced tactical GPS smartwatch features a bright 1.4-inch solar charged display, titanium bezel and sapphire lens, and enhanced graphical interface. It’s tested to U.S. military standards for thermal, shock and water resistance.

MISSION-READY

Dedicated tactical features include a jumpmaster activity, waypoint projection, dual-position GPS format, stealth mode, kill switch, compatibility with night vision goggles, rucking activity.

LEAD THE CHARGE

Navigate the outdoors with superior positioning accuracy, thanks to multi-band GPS with SatIQ technology plus built-in sensors for the 3-axis compass, gyroscope and barometric altimeter.

BUILT-IN SPEAKER AND MICROPHONE

Make and take phone calls from your watch when it's paired to your smartphone. Plus, control watch functions with off-grid voice command — or use your smartphone’s voice assistant to respond to text messages and more.

RECREATIONAL DIVING

With a 40-meter dive rating, you’re ready to go to greater depths than ever with support for scuba and apnea dive activities.

BUILT-IN FLASHLIGHT

To help guide your way in low-light conditions, a built-in multicolor LED flashlight provides quick access to a bright, steady beam in either green or white light. In NVG mode, white is disabled, and the green flashlight becomes dimmable.

TACTIX BY NAME. TACTICAL BY NATURE.

TACTICAL

NIGHT VISION CAPABILITY

Whether viewed under NODs or operating in the dark, NVG mode allows for stealthy operation with controls to further dim brightness and black out the display to reduce detectability.

STEALTH MODE

While keeping the watch operational, stealth mode stops storing and sharing your GPS position and disables wireless connectivity and communication.

PROJECTED WAYPOINTS

Set and save remote geo positions to be used later for navigation.

RUCKING ACTIVITY

A dedicated rucking activity profile allows you to input your pack weight.

DIRECT-TO NAVIGATION

Navigate straight to a location or waypoint in the worldwide aeronautical database. Or choose the Nearest function to activate a path to a nearby airport.

WEATHER REPORTS

Access aviation weather, including NEXRAD radar, METARs and TAFs, to see winds, visibility, barometric pressure and more³.

NAVIGATION

OUTDOOR MAPS+

Subscribe to Outdoor Maps+ for premium mapping content, such as satellite imagery and enhanced topographic maps, downloaded directly to your smartwatch.

SATIQ TECHNOLOGY

Get superior positioning accuracy with multi-band GPS while optimizing battery life.

MULTICONTINENT TOPO MAPS

Preloaded TopoActive maps from around the world keep your explorations on track. Download additional maps via Wi-Fi connectivity.

NEXTFORK MAP GUIDE

Navigate with a quick glance, and see the distance to the next intersection and the trail name.

UP AHEAD FEATURE

Get at-a-glance awareness for selected POI checkpoints ahead — such as aid stations — during a race.

COURSES WITH TURN-BY-TURN DIRECTIONS

Create or find existing courses in the Garmin Connect smart-device app, or sync from your favorite third-party platforms and get turn-by-turn directions.

SKIVIEW MAPS

View run names and difficulty ratings for more than 2,000 preloaded ski resorts worldwide.

GOLF COURSE MAPS

Get preloaded full-color CourseView maps for more than 43,000 golf courses around the world.

PERFORM

TRAIN HARD

Power up your body’s performance, endurance and resistance to injury with targeted strength training plans, real-time stamina tracking, sport-specific workouts and a full range of built-in sports apps.

ENDURANCE SCORE

Using your VO2 max, training loads and other factors, this feature helps gauge your ability to sustain prolonged effort.

VISUAL RACE PREDICTOR

Get an estimate of what your pace could be for a 5K, 10K, half-marathon and marathon.

PACEPRO TECHNOLOGY

Plan race-day strategy with GPS-based pace guidance for a selected course or distance.

CLIMBPRO FEATURE

See real-time information on your current and upcoming climbs on downloaded courses.

GRADE-ADJUSTED PACE

Get your equivalent running pace at the same effort on flat ground or when ascending.

TRAINING READINESS

From the moment you wake up, get a readiness score based on your sleep quality², recovery, training load and more, so you can determine if it’s a good day to go hard — or take it easy.

TRAINING STATUS

Get insight, and know whether you’re training productively, peaking or strained.

PERFORMANCE METRICS

Gauge your performance with advanced training metrics such as VO2 max, training load and more.

MULTISPORT AUTO TRANSITION

This feature detects sport changes between swim, bike and run in multisport activities — so you can focus on the race and let your smartwatch take care of recording splits.

HILL SCORE

Measure your capability for running uphill, and evaluate your progress over time based on your VO2 max and training history.

DAILY SUGGESTED WORKOUTS

View your entire week of daily suggested workouts, which adapt after every run or ride.

RECOVERY TIME

Know how long you need to recover before your next high-effort workout based on your latest training.

RACE WIDGET

Prepare for your next race with training tips, personalized daily suggested workouts and more.

WRIST-BASED RUNNING DYNAMICS

View crucial running metrics such as cadence, stride length, ground contact time and more.

GARMIN COACH

Prepare for your next race, train for a milestone, or simply improve your fitness with Garmin Coach adaptive or prebuilt training plans.

COURSE PLANNER

Prepare for what’s to come with course planner. This feature lets you add cut-off times, notes, rest plans, checkpoints and aid stations to keep you on track throughout the race.

ACTIVITIES AND FUNCTIONS

TRACK YOUR ACTIVITIES

Use preloaded activity profiles to get data and insight from your active pursuits. Even track team sport activities such as football, racquet sports and more.

HIIT WORKOUTS

Track your HIIT workouts, including AMRAP, EMOM, Tabata or custom workouts.

ANIMATED WORKOUTS

Follow animated workouts for cardio, strength, yoga and Pilates on the watch screen.

BACKCOUNTRY SKI AND SNOWBOARD

Automatically track ascents and descents along with how much time you spend between runs.

XC SKI POWER

Measure exercise load when paired with an HRM-Pro Plus heart rate monitor (sold separately).

MTB DYNAMICS

Track the details of your ride with specialized Grit and Flow measurements.

HEALTH

MORNING REPORT

Get a customizable overview of your sleep², training outlook, HRV status, weather and more as soon as you wake up.

HRV STATUS

Gain a better understanding of your overall health, recovery and training performance while you sleep.

WRIST-BASED HEART RATE

This smartwatch constantly samples your heart rate² to help you gauge how hard you work during activities.

PULSE OX SENSOR

Track your blood oxygen saturation while you’re awake or asleep, and gain awareness of how you’re adapting to altitude⁴.

SLEEP COACH

Get a sleep score and personalized coaching for how much sleep you need. Track sleep stages, and get insights to improve sleep quality².

NAP DETECTION

Automatically track or log your naps to see how they benefit your body and to check the recommended time and duration they should be.

JET LAG ADVISER

Help to minimize the effects of jet lag with guidance on light exposure, sleep schedule and exercise.

BODY BATTERY ENERGY MONITORING

Track your body’s energy levels to find the best times for activity and rest².

STRESS TRACKING

See if you’re having a calm, balanced or stressful day.

HEALTH SNAPSHOT FEATURE

Log a 2-minute session to record key health stats, then generate a report to share with your health care provider.

RESPIRATION TRACKING

See how you’re breathing throughout the day and night.

HYDRATION TRACKING

Log your daily fluid intake as a reminder to stay hydrated.

ALTITUDE AND HEAT ACCLIMATION

See how you’re holding up to the current elevation or heat based on your health metrics.

GARMIN ECG APP

The ECG app⁸ uses sensors to record the electrical signals that control how your heart beats. It analyzes that recording to detect signs of an irregular heart rhythm called atrial fibrillation.

LIFESTYLE LOGGING

Log behaviors — such as caffeine and alcohol intake — and view reports on how they impact your health in the Garmin Connect app.

CONNECTED FEATURES

BUILT-IN SPEAKER AND MICROPHONE

Make and take phone calls from your watch when it’s paired to your smartphone. Plus, control watch functions with off-grid voice commands — or use your smartphone’s voice assistant to respond to text messages and more.

GARMIN CONNECT APP

See your health and fitness information, connect with friends and more.

GARMIN MESSENGER APP

Communicate via two-way text messaging⁵ on your wrist.

SMART NOTIFICATIONS

Receive emails, texts and alerts on your smartwatch when paired with your Apple or Android smartphone.

MUSIC

Download songs plus playlists from your Spotify and KKBOX accounts for phone-free listening (subscription may be required).

GARMIN PAY CONTACTLESS PAYMENTS

Breeze through checkout lines or transit systems with participating providers.

GARMIN SHARE

Use this feature to easily share saved locations, courses and workouts with friends’ compatible Garmin devices.

SAFETY AND TRACKING FEATURES

If you feel unsafe or if your watch senses that an incident occurred, your watch will send a message with your live location⁶.

STOCKS TRACKER

Keep track of up to 50 of your favorite stocks⁷ — right from your wrist.

CONNECT IQ STORE

Add watch faces, data fields and apps from your paired smartphone.

POWER MANAGER

View how various settings and sensors impact your smartwatch’s battery life.

WORKS WITH WHATSAPP

Stay up to date on WhatsApp while keeping your phone in your pocket. Read, reply and react to your messages right from your watch⁹. The app is available in the Connect IQ Store.

SPORTS SCORES

Live data, schedules and standings for 15 different sports leagues when paired to your smartphone.

QuickFit accessory bands let you match your style with no tools required.

Learn More

See your stats, and track your goals in the Garmin Connect app.

Learn More

Customize your Garmin device using the Connect IQ Store.

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¹Assumes all-day wear with 3 hours per day outside in 50,000 lux conditions

²Activity tracking accuracy

³When paired with your compatible smartphone

⁴This is not a medical device and is not intended for use in the diagnosis or monitoring of any medical condition; see Garmin.com/ataccuracy. Pulse Ox not available in all countries.

⁵Requires both the sender and receiver of messages to have the Garmin Messenger app installed on their paired smartphones

⁶When paired with your compatible smartphone. For safety and tracking feature requirements and limitations, see Garmin.com/safety.

⁷When paired with your compatible smartphone. All data provided on the Garmin Stocks Tracker app is provided for informational purposes only and is not intended for trading or investing purposes. See Twelvedata.com/stocks for stock exchanges covered by the Stocks app.

⁸The ECG app is only available on selected Garmin smartwatches with the latest version of the Garmin Connect smartphone app and watch software. The ECG app is not available in all regions. The ECG app is not intended for use by people under 22 years old. With the ECG app, a compatible Garmin smartwatch is capable of generating an ECG similar to a single-lead electrocardiogram.
Applicable to specific countries/regions Garmin ECG App Region Compatibility | Garmin Customer Support
Applicable smartwatch model list: What Garmin Watches Have the ECG App? | Garmin Customer Support

⁹Requires a paired smartphone with the WhatsApp mobile app

Apple is a trademark of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. Android is a trademark of Google LLC. Wi-Fi is a registered trademark of the Wi-Fi Alliance. SPOTIFY and the Spotify logo are among the registered trademarks of Spotify AB. Amazon Music and all related logos are trademarks of Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates.

Bluetooth Headphone Compatibility Garmin Ski Maps

What You'll Love
Sleep score and insights
Battery life (smartwatch mode)	Up to 30 days (48 days with solar*)
Built-in mapping
Pulse Ox blood oxygen
Garmin ECG App
LED flashlight
Garmin Pay
Multi-band GPS
Music storage
Make calls and send texts via voice
Training readiness
Training status
Display type	Sunlight-visible, transflective memory-in-pixel (MIP)
Solar Charging
Touchscreen
Water rating	10 ATM

General
Strap material	silicone
Lens Material	Power Sapphire
Bezel Material	titanium
Case material	fiber-reinforced polymer with titanium rear cover
QuickFit watch band compatible	included (26 mm)
Physical size	51 x 51 x 15.4 mmFits wrists with the following circumference: Silicone Band: 127-210 mm UltraFit Band: 127-225 mm Leather Band: 135-213 mm Metal Band: 135-225 mm
Weight	95 g (case only: 67 g)
Leakproof inductive buttons
Built-in speaker/microphone
Display Size	1.4” (35.56 mm) diameter
Display resolution	280 x 280 pixels
Color display
Large font option
Battery type	Lithium ion
Battery life	Smartwatch: Up to 30 days/48 days with solar* Battery Saver Watch Mode: Up to 48 days/107 days with solar* GPS Only: Up to 95 hours/149 hours with solar All Satellte Systems: Up to 68 hours/92 hours with solar All Satellite Systems + Multi-band: Up to 52 hours/65 hours with solar* All Satellite Systems + Music: Up to 18 hours Max Battery GPS: Up to 186 hours/653 hours with solar Expedition GPS: Up to 50 days/118 days with solarSolar charging, assuming all-day wear with 3 hours per day outside in 50,000 lux conditions Solar charging, assuming use in 50,000 lux conditions ***Solar charging, assuming use in 50,000 lux conditions; assuming typical use with SatIQ technology
Charging method	Garmin proprietary plug charger
Memory/History	32 GB

Clock Features
Time/date
GPS Time Sync
Automatic daylight saving time
Alarm clock
Smart wake alarm
Timer
Stopwatch
Sunrise/sunset times

Health & Wellness Monitoring
Wrist-based heart rate (constant, every second)
Resting heart rate
Abnormal heart rate alerts	(high and low)
Respiration rate
Fitness age
Body Battery energy monitor
All-day stress
Relaxation breathing timer
Breathwork
Sleep	(advanced)
Sleep coach
Breathing variations
Nap detection
Hydration	(in Garmin Connect and optional Connect IQ widget)
Women's health	(in Garmin Connect and optional Connect IQ widget)
Health snapshot
Skin temperature
Jet lag adviser
Health status

Sensors
GPS
GLONASS
Galileo
QZSS
BeiDou
SatIQ Technology
Garmin Elevate wrist heart rate monitor
Pulse Ox Blood Oxygen Saturation Monitor
Barometric altimeter
Compass
Gyroscope
Accelerometer
Thermometer
Ambient light sensor
Depth sensor	(to 40 m)

Daily Smart Features
Connectivity	Bluetooth, ANT+, Wi-Fi
Connect IQ (downloadable watch faces, data fields and apps)
On-device Connect IQ Store
Smart Notifications
Text response/reject phone call with text (Android only)
View images from notifications on watch (Android only)
Morning report
Evening report
Calendar
Weather forecasts
Realtime settings sync with Garmin Connect mobile
Battery saver (customizable low power watch)
Controls smartphone music
Plays and controls watch music
Find My Phone
Find My Watch
Find My Phone during GPS activity
Compatible with Garmin Messenger app
Smart trainer control
Pairs with Garmin Connect Mobile
Smartphone compatibility	iPhone, Android
Stocks
Bluetooth phone calling and voice assistant support
Voice command
Garmin Share
Passcode
Calculator

Workout and Training Plans
Daily Suggested Workout - Running (Pace and Heart Rate Based)
Daily Suggested Workout - Cycling (Pace and Heart Rate Based)
Garmin Running Coach
Garmin Running Coach Experts
Garmin Cycling Coach
Garmin Coach - Prebuilt Cycling Plans
Garmin Coach - Strength
Garmin Triathlon Coach
Multisport workouts
Cardio workouts
Strength workouts
HIIT workouts
Yoga workouts
Pilates workouts
On-screen workout animations
On-screen workout muscle maps

Activity Profiles
Gym	Strength, HIIT, Cardio, Elliptical Training, Stair Stepping, Floor Climbing, Indoor Rowing, Jump Roping
Multisport	Swimming/Running, Triathlon
Wellness	Walking, Pilates, Yoga, Indoor Walking, Mobility
Indoor running	Treadmill Running, Indoor Track Running, Virtual Running
Outdoor running	Running, Outdoor Track Running, Trail Running, Ultra Running, Obstacle Racing
Outdoor recreation	Hiking, Rucking, Indoor Climbing, Bouldering, Mountaineering, Hunting, Horseback Riding, Golfing, Disc Golf, Archery
Cycling	Biking, Road Biking, Mountain Biking, Gravel Biking, Bike Commuting, Bike Touring, eBiking, eMountain Biking, Indoor Biking, Cyclocross, BMX
Swim	Pool Swimming, Open Water Swimming
On the Water	Stand Up Paddleboarding, Rowing, Kayaking, Surfing, Kiteboarding, Windsurfing, Fishing, Boating, Sailing, Water Skiing, Wakeboarding, Wakesurfing, Tubing, Snorkeling, Whitewater
Motor sports	Motorcycling, Overlanding, Motocrossing, ATVing, Snowmobiling
Racket sports	Tennis, Pickleball, Badminton, Squash, Table Tennis, Padel, Platform Tennis, Racquetball
Snow & winter	Skiing, Snowboarding, Backcountry Snowboarding, XC Classic Skiing, XC Skate Skiing, Backcountry Skiing, Ice Skating, Snowshoeing
Team sports	Basketball, Volleyball, Field Hockey, Ice Hockey, Football/Soccer, American Football, Lacrosse, Rugby, Ultimate Disc, Cricket, Softball, Baseball
In the ring	Boxing, Mixed Martial Arts
Dive	Scuba Diving (single gas), Apnea Diving
Other activity profiles	Flying, Jumpmaster, Tactical, Inline Skating

Safety and Tracking Features
Incident Detection during select activities
Incident detection alert on phone for wearables
Assistance
Live Event Sharing

Tactical Features
Ballistics solver
Dual grid coordinates
Kill switch
Night vision mode
Stage timer
Stealth Mode

Gaming Features
Gaming Activity
GameOn app compatible

Diving Features
Dive activity maximum operating depth	40 meters
Single-gas mode
APNEA mode
Decompression model	Bühlmann ZHL-16c w/ Gradient Factors
Nitrox support
Gas mixes	Air, Nitrox (21-40% Oxygen)
PO2	Up to 1.6 with customizable Deco settings
Auto start/end dive
Custom end-dive timeout	(20 sec to 10 min)
Safety Stop	(customizable Off/3min/5min)
Deep Stops	(using custom Gradient Factors)
Customizable conservatism	(Low/Medium/High)
Dive ascent/descent rate indicator
Automatic altitude adjustment
No fly time
Dive planner	(Basic NDL & Gas Planner)
Tides
Backlight	(configurable intensity; always on)
Automatically saves dive entry and exit locations
Sync dive log to Garmin Dive Mobile app
Alerts & alarms	(vibration only)
3-axis dive compass	(with adjustable heading, quick change to 90R, 90L, and Reciprocal. Indicates degrees and direction back to set heading)
Missed Deco Lockout	(can be disabled prior to dive with user acknowledgement)
Surface diver status widget	(surface Interval, no fly time, N2 loading, CNS, OTU, and Tissue Compartment status)

Aviation Features
Worldwide airport database(s)
3-axis compass with HSI (horizontal situation indicator)
Multiple time zones with Zulu/UTC
Moving Map with aviation airports, navaids, roads, bodies of water and more
Worldwide NAVAID and Intersection database(s)
In-flight Pulse Ox
METAR (Meteorological Aerodrome Report)
TAF (Terminal Aerodrome Forecast)

Boating Features
Wearable trolling motor remote

Activity Tracking Features
Step counter
Move alerts (displays on device after a period of inactivity)
Auto goal (learns your activity level and assigns a daily step goal)
Calories burned
Floors climbed
Distance traveled
Intensity minutes
TrueUp
Move IQ
Garmin Connect Challenges app	(optional Connect IQ app)
Automatic rep counting

Training, Planning and Analysis Features
Customizable data pages
Downloadable training plans
Course guidance
HR zones
HR alerts
HR calories
% HR max
% HRR
Recovery time
Auto max HR
Race glance/widget
HRV status
HRV stress test (measures your heart rate variability while standing still, for 3 minutes, to provide you with an estimated stress level; the scale of this is 1 to 100; low scores indicate lower stress levels)	(with compatible accessory)
HR broadcast (broadcasts HR data over ANT+ to paired devices)
Respiration rate (during exercise)	(with compatible accessory)
GPS speed and distance
Customizable activity profiles
Auto Pause automatic timer halt
Interval training
Improved interval (includes open repeats, intervals data page, rest screen and auto detection)
Advanced workouts
Power Modes - customizable in-activity battery settings
HRM running pace and distance
Auto Lap interval tracking feature
Manual lap
Rest timer
Configurable lap alerts
Heat and altitude acclimation
VO2 Max (Run)
VO2 Max (Trail Run)
Realtime stamina
Endurance score
Load ratio
Training load
Training load focus
Training effect
Training effect (anaerobic)
Primary benefit (Training Effect labels)
Workout benefit
Custom alerts
Voice alerts
Multisport auto transition
Finish time
Virtual Partner
Race an Activity
Manual multisport activities
Garmin Live Segments
Strava Live Segments
Round-trip course creator (running/cycling)
Trendline Popularity Routing
Touch and/or button lock
Shortcuts
Auto scroll
Activity history on watch
Physio TrueUp
Unified training status

Running Features
GPS-based distance, time and pace
Running dynamics
Step speed loss	(with compatible accessory)
Vertical oscillation and ratio
Ground contact time and balance	(GCT balance with accessory)
Stride length (real time)
Cadence (provides real-time number of steps per minute)
Running Tolerance
Running Economy	(with compatible accessory)
Running power
Grade-adjusted pace
Performance condition
Lactate threshold	(with compatible accessory)
PacePro Pacing Strategies
Run workouts
Hill score
Trail run auto climb
Race predictor
Course- and weather-specific race predictor
Projected race time and pace
Foot pod capable
Run/Walk/Stand detection

Golfing Features
Preloaded with 43,000 courses worldwide
Yardage to F/M/B (distance to front, middle and back of green)
Yardage to layups/doglegs
Measures shot distance (calculates exact yardage for shots from anywhere on course)	automatic
Digital scorecard
Custom targets
Stat tracking (strokes, putts per round, greens and fairways hit)
Garmin AutoShot
Full vector map
Auto CourseView updates
Green View with manual pin position
Hazards and course targets
PinPointer
PlaysLike distance
Touch-targeting (touch target on display to see the distance to any point)
Handicap scoring
Swing Tempo
Tempo Training
Round timer/odometer
CT10 Automatic club tracking compatible (requires accessory)
Wind speed and direction (requires connection to Garmin Golf app)
Virtual caddie
Pairs with Garmin Golf app
Tournament legal
Green Contours (with Garmin Golf membership)

Outdoor Recreation
Point-to-point navigation
Bread crumb trail in real time
Back to start
TracBack
UltraTrac mode
Explore Nearby
Up Ahead
NextFork navigation
Elevation profile
Distance to destination
Barometric trend indicator with Storm Alert
ClimbPro Ascent Planner
Vertical speed
Total ascent/descent
Rest Timer (Ultra Run only)
Auto rest
Future elevation plot
Preloaded road and trail maps
Preloaded ski resort maps
Downloadable cartography support
GPS coordinates
Sight 'N Go
Fish forecast
Projected waypoint
Sun and moon information
Expedition GPS Activity
Tides
Tide glance

Cycling Features
Courses
Bike lap and lap maximum power (with power sensor)
Race an activity
Alerts (triggers alarm when you reach goals including time, distance, heart rate or calories)
FTP (Functional Threshold Power)	(with compatible accessory)
Power curve and % FTP workouts
Cycle Map (routable cycling-specific street map)
MTB Grit & Flow
Advanced cycling dynamics
Compatible with Vector and Rally (power meters)
Compatible with Varia Vision (head-mounted display)
Compatible with Varia radar (rear-facing radar)
Compatible with Varia lights
Compatible with Varia headlight camera
Speed and cadence sensor support (w/sensor)
Power meter compatible
Power guide

Swimming Features
Open-water swim metrics (distance, pace, stroke count/rate, stroke distance, swim efficiency (SWOLF), calories)
Pool swim metrics (lengths, distance, pace, stroke count, swim efficiency (SWOLF), calories)
Stroke type detection (freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke, butterfly) (pool swim only)
Drill logging (pool swim only)
Basic rest timer (up from 0) (pool swim only)
"Repeat on" rest timer (pool swim only)
Auto rest (pool swim only)
Time and distance alerts
Pacing alerts (pool swim only)
Countdown start (pool swim only)
Pool swim workouts
Critical swim speed
Underwater wrist-based heart rate
Heart rate from external HRM (real-time during rests, interval and session stats during rests, and automatic heart rate download post-swim)	(with HRM-Tri, HRM-Swim, HRM-Pro or HRM-Pro Plus)

tactix 8 (51mm, Solar) smartwatch
Silicone band
Preloaded with Applied Ballistics Ultralight solver
Charging/data cable
Documentation